Piano teachers from the Milbank area hosted the 31st Annual Piano Festival on Sunday, February, 27, at the Milbank High School Theatre. Brenda Handel-Johnson was the guest artist. Student musicians included: front row -Marion Mischel, Leticia Stahl, Dezirae Stahl, Isabelle Karels, Kami Dashiell, Ezra Koch, and Evelyn Koch.Back row- Macy... Read more
MHS Vocalists Judged at Region III Music Contest
Local News March 3, 2022 0
Milbank vocalists received two Superior Plus ratings (I+), 18 Superior ratings (I) and 18 Excellent ratings at the 2022 Region III Solo and Ensemble Music Contest on Wednesday, February 23, in Watertown. Fifty-two MHS choir members, including 32 soloists participated. Solo performances were based on the following criteria: tone, intonation, accuracy, interpretation, vocal technique and performance factors such as literature... Read more
Garrett Mertens and Bennett Schwenn combined to score 40 points in the Bulldogs’ victory over Florence-Henry in the first round of Region 1A basketball action in Groton on Tuesday, March 1. Milbank dominated throughout the game. They took an early lead and never relinquished it to the Falcons. The... Read more
At Subway on Highway 12 in Milbank, you can stamp out your hunger and give your stamp of approval to a local business during the Love Local Passport event sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce. Head to Subway right now to try their new sandwich selection the... Read more
Milbank Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke reports recent calls for gas leaks and sewer vent issues. He reminds everyone to be especially vigilant if we should get any more bouts of severe cold weather this spring. In extremely cold weather, water vapor in the vent can freeze the top of... Read more
Want to learn how to upload photos from your phone? Make a poster using Publisher? Need help filling out online forms in English? Or maybe you are interested in learning more about your family’s history. Check out these special sessions this month at the Grant County Public Library. March... Read more
Hunter Reede of Milbank won South Dakota’s Middle School Championship at 182 pounds. The tournament was held on February 12 in Pierre. Hunter is the son of Moe and Rochelle Reede. Reede defeated Julian Counts of Mobridge by Fall (3:40). He also defeated Devin Binger of Pierre by Fall... Read more
Four MHS students have been selected to attend the ALA South Dakota Girls State 2022. The event will be held on the campus of the University of South Dakota from May 31 through June 4. Emily Wollschlager will be sponsored by the Revillo American Legion Auxiliary. Elizabeth Neugebauer will be sponsored... Read more
The Milbank City Council and the Milbank Planning and Zoning Commission met in a special joint session on Monday, February 28, to discuss the proposed changes to Ordinance 842. The meeting agenda included a public input segment but no one chose to come forward. The proposed revisions were also... Read more
Jamie Henderson Joins Milbank Chamber Office
Local News February 28, 2022 0
As director of the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce, Laurie Folk has a lot of businesses to look after. Over 175, if you happen to be counting. She says there is always so much to do and so much going on that she was more than happy to welcome... Read more
